Building Industry Cites High Costs and Slow Consenting in Response to Council Questions
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What happened
Carl Taylor, chief executive of Combined Building Supplies Co-operative, spoke out after Mackenzie District councillors questioned the high failure rate of building inspections. Taylor stated that the issues are making it difficult for businesses to operate due to high costs and regulatory hurdles.
From scoop.co.nz
Why it matters
A survey of tradespeople identified high building costs as the top concern, followed by regulatory and compliance costs and slow consenting. The industry is calling for consistent consenting standards and stronger protections for builders and subcontractors.
From scoop.co.nz
Who's involved
- TaylorChief executive of Combined Building Supplies Co-operative, speaking for the building industry
- Mackenzie District CouncilTerritorial authority that questioned the high failure rate of building inspections
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The entities involved
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Taylor
British postcard artist working for Bamforth & Co
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Mackenzie District
territorial authority district in New Zealand's South Island
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